EdTechTeacher
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Post by ETT Instructor Shawn O’Neill As educators we know that incorporating STEM into our elementary classrooms has benefits that reach far beyond just science and mathematics. (1) When we provide our classroom with hands-on STEM activities, students are not only learning about science, technology, engineering, and math; they are learning many important skills that will continue to benefit them in all aspects of their lives.
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
In a perfect world, vocabulary is learned in context: The phrases and sentences around the unknown word define the meaning. If that isn’t sufficient, students use affixes — prefixes, suffixes, and roots — to decode meaning. But because the world isn’t always that pristine, Dorothy Frayer and her colleagues at the University of West Virginia came up with a vocabulary teaching tool that has come to be known as “the Frayer Model” Now used by thousands of educat
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EdTech Magazine
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
As K–12 schools work to build a comprehensive security strategy for keeping students safe, many districts are including environmental sensors in that plan. These sensors detect nicotine and THC, and they’re becoming increasingly popular in middle schools and high schools as a way for districts to enforce their policies on drug, cigarette and vape use.
Edsurge
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Donna Provencher, a freelance journalist near San Antonio, was folding laundry last week when her 8-year-old son made a comment that stopped her cold. “He said, ‘Mom, do you remember when the shooter came to my school?’” she recalls. There hadn’t been a shooting. But the second grader had gone through an active-shooter drill at his school, where he was instructed to curl up in a ball on the classroom floor.
This white paper examines and proposes revisions to the "Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education" introduced by Arthur Chickering and Zelda Gamson in 1987 for today's technology-driven world.
EdTech Magazine
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
$3.5 million — that’s how much one Georgia public school system will shell out for lost and damaged devices this year, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Atlanta Public Schools estimates that about 11 percent of its devices have been lost or damaged, and that figure is much higher in some other districts, according to Quang Ha, executive vice president at device insurance provider Worth Ave.
Edsurge
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Resources for learning and teaching the fullness of Black history all year round. “The Spirit of Our Work: Black Women Teachers (Re)Member” “We Be Lovin’ Black Children: Learning to be Literate About the African Diaspora” “Teaching Black History to White People” “Transforming the Elite: Black Students and the Desegregation of Private Schools” “They Were Her Property: White Women as Slave Owners in the American South” “Darkwater: Voices from Within the Veil” Aniefuna means “my land is not lost.
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eSchool News
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
One challenge school administrators face is how to keep funding in their districts, especially as enrollment in public schools continues to decline. As public school funding is often directly tied to student enrollment, administrators around the country are having to make difficult decisions to ensure there is no delay in student learning like combining classrooms, laying off staff, and in some instances, closing schools entirely.
Josie Ahlquist
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
In honor of Black History Month, I selected 30 inspiring Black Higher Education leaders (because, yes, they needed a full month’s worth) who come from all walks of life and serve in various roles, from Vice Presidents to Deans to Directors. Their excellence, impact, and influence on their communities and institutions are second to none. Through their stories, we can learn about their journey.
techlearning
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
These lessons and resources are an excellent way to investigate and understand women as changemakers, activists, and heroines
American Consortium for Equity in Education
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
an SELTODAY.ORG Presentation TOOLS FOR ALERTING YOUR SCHOOL TO SUICIDAL AND OTHER IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF TODAYS STUDENTS An important visit with Gaggle’s Paget Heatherington on hiow schools can monitor and be constantly aware of today’s student SEL and Psychological needs before problems arise. Keep Reading TOOLS FOR ALERTING SCHOOLS TO SUICIDAL AND OTHER IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF STUDENT The post TOOLS FOR ALERTING SCHOOLS TO SUICIDAL AND OTHER IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF STUDENT appeared first on
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Managing a K-12 campus with constant pressure to meet performance metrics is challenging. And tardiness can significantly limit a school from reaching these goals. Learn more about why chronic lateness matters, and key strategies to address the following impacts: Data errors caused by manual processes Low attendance and graduation rates that affect a school’s reputation Classroom disruption, which leads to poor academic performance High staff attrition and “The Teacher Exodus” Unmet LCAP goals t
The Hechinger Report
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
There are about 2,800 four-year public and nonprofit private colleges and universities in the United States. Yet as we await the Supreme Court’s decision on the use of affirmative action in college admissions, the nation’s gaze is once again narrowed to the most elite and selective 100 institutions: the so-called top 5 percent. Administrators at these top-ranking colleges, along with college counselors at elite high schools, are strategizing how they might manage what many anticipate will be a v
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
In this episode of Innovations in Education , hosted by Kevin Hogan: What is computer science education lacking?
techlearning
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Gamifying teacher training at the Laguna Unified School District allows educators to earn cash prizes, explains award-winning chief technology officer Michael Morrison.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Abhinav Ramani joins as COO, while Aaron Osmond is the company’s new Chief Growth Officer FEV Tutor, the market-leading provider of the most comprehensive virtual tutoring solution in K-12, recently announced the addition of two executives to its senior leadership Keep Reading FEV Tutor Names Two New Executive Leadership Team Members The post FEV Tutor Names Two New Executive Leadership Team Members appeared first on Equity and Access in Education.
This whitepaper explores integrating the PowerTeaching pedagogical approach within a HyFlex (Hybrid Flexible) educational model, focusing on employing cooperative learning strategies and efficient classroom management techniques.
Discovery Education
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
This April, make a difference on planet Earth – and in your lessons! Whether you’re reflecting on your impact on our planet for Earth Day or reading poetry to celebrate National Poetry Month, Discovery Education has timely content for a month full of exciting classroom activities. DNA Day Grades 6-12 Did you know DNA Day is April 25? Inspire students in grades 6-12 to unlock the power of genomics and impact the future with DNA Decoded , a collection of ready-to-go, standards-aligned lessons from
Shake Up Learning
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
The post Mind Blown by Notion: a Great Tool for Teachers and Students – SULS0188 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, Kasey explores the Notion application and how teachers and students can use it. The more she learns, the more she loves it! Notion is a great tool for teachers and secondary students. Create a hub for your day, your class, your tasks, and link everything on one wiki.
The Principal of Change
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
In this month’s “look-back” blog, I wanted to share one of my favorite Olympic stories ever. I know no games are going on right now, but the story goes beyond athletics and is more about the human spirit than anything. I am sharing it with you today because someone tweeted it out recently, and I forgot that I even wrote it or what it was about, even based on the title.
SplashLearn
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Some of the best educational toys for kids bring with them a sense of joy and curiosity in learning. Kids love experimenting with toys of all types and learn new things through tactile and kinesthetic learning experiences. The hands-on approach driven by the best children’s toys give kids new ways of learning experiences. You need […] The post 25 Best Educational Toys for Kids That All Parents Need To Know About first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.
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There are plenty of great authoring tools for developing eLearning, but the one you select could directly impact your course's outcomes. Depending upon your learners’ needs and your organization’s performance goals, you could be overlooking considerations that impact the both effectiveness of your courses and how long it takes to finish them. From general capabilities to specific workflow structures, some aspects are critical when it comes to learning objectives and deadlines.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Educators can register now for summer PD to hone their skills on delivering renewable energy lessons and offshore wind energy activities to K-12 students The KidWind Project, an international leader in clean energy education, has opened registration for its 2023 Keep Reading KidWind to Host 2023 REcharge Academy in New Jersey The post KidWind to Host 2023 REcharge Academy in New Jersey appeared first on Equity and Access in Education.
American Consortium for Equity in Education
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Leading education companies Curriculum Associates and Corwin are partnering to help districts nationwide elevate teaching and learning practices that most impact student growth. The partnership allows the two companies to make recommendations and referrals for the other’s products and services. Keep Reading Curriculum Associates & Corwin Partner on i-Ready® Assessment & Professional Learning Services The post Curriculum Associates & Corwin Partner on i-Ready® Assessment & Pro
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